I love your sweet amigurumi shows. I have been busy watching some of your past shows, and wow, what a truly amazing amigurumi maker you are. I hope that you will allow me to show you a doll i made for a sweet little girl who often comes into the grocery store where i work and gives all the cashiers hugs. I live in a small town on the northern shores of Lake Superior called Wawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 thank you again for your amazing videos 📹
I love these tips. I watched some use embroidery yarn to attach limbs thru the whole project. I’d like to suggest using fishing line. Since everything is hidden you can use 30 pound test line, black. It will never break, I’m sure. It’s something to think about and you have line forever more. If fish can’t break it neither can a child.( unless they are a Houdini , all bets are off) lol💖
I absolutely love and appreciate the neck tip. I have tried different techniques, but this is the best by far. I also dont feel comfortable putting something hard like a dowel into the neck for support. Cant wait to try this in my next project. Thanks for sharing. Love you!
Oh I'm so glad you like it!! When I first learned of the technique I knew it was genius! You can make it as big or as small as you need! And it gives so much stability!! ❤️❤️❤️
I like your neck idea! I saw another tip that I plan to use. One designer made an extra skinny limb stuffed to place in the neck to stabilize the head! I thought that was a great ides!
another good trick for sturdy necks is to use inexpensive nerf darts to stiffen the neck. these are firm yet pliable, and make a great neckbone. you can stuff around them or add more than one if your neck is particularly large. for holes i have been known to go in and reinforce that area by stitching through/under the places where the holes are. if you do it carefully it's just enough to close the holes without being obvious. Love all the tips and tricks, thanks so much.
Ooooh!!! That's such a great tip!!! And I should have saved all those Nerf darts from when my boys were little!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Elise - I am squirrelling away all these tips for when I get started. Once I have completed my Dorothy mouse I will be trying out Amigurumi - your enthusiasm is infectious :) - Lula is perfect!! x
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Thank you so much! I’m new to amigurumi (but not to crochet) and I feel like I’m doing a pretty poor job so far. Lol! But I am determined to get better and keep on working at it! I really appreciate your tips. They help a lot!
Have you heard of staggering your incs and decs. They no longer form a line. Kristie Tullus explains this well in her ami tips. I use granitos stitch and yarn for eyes, I use one long strand to do both eyes one needle on either end, pay attention to tension and count the wraps as I sew them in, to get them even. Jean Greenhowe designed great eye techniques for her knitted toys. I sew on bits twice for strength. I start with whip stitch, the mattress stitch for the second round. I leave 4× the length of seam + 11/2 inches for (LST)- leave sewing tail. I have never run short with this formula.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us! I love your channel so much. Starting my first magic ring for an Amigurumi ball with the x,v stitch into a ball for my first project. Then a jackalope from the book Crochet Creatures by Megan Lapp. You inspired me on this new journey. I wanted something more then scarves and blankets from my crochet. Now I am thrilled for a new challenge. Well, may God bless you and yours, and Happy New Year. ~*Shana signing out for now
Another thing I never do when I make my dolls either feet up to head or head down to feet and that is I NEVER sew my heads on or my arms. My neck trick is to see how many stitches the neck opening is and match the same number of stitches in the pattern for the head and continue the pattern at that point. My preference is feet up to head. I attach the arms as I crochet. I split the arms into two halfs, bottom and top. Start attacking at the bottom half and next round I finish attacking the top half of arms. It works perfectly and seamlessly with not sewing, or holes. Oh!... doesn't forget that tooth brush handle inside the neck with filling around it for stability and softness in one step. These tips work great every time.
Great tips thank you, Embroidered faces are the hardest I think. I spent all afternoon once doing eyes ( which were only 4 stitches each!! ) right. But it was worth it.
Another good tip would to be to use the x single crochet instead of the y single crochet (yarning under instead of over) for a tighter stitch and using the invisible decrease to hide any "holes".
Thanks for your tips! I have made a lot of amigurimis and I love them . I will experiment to make a doll as I have never done one and I will try to make my own pattern. Love Lula style so maybe she will inspire me ! Thanks for the tip of the collar filling that is great even for legs I think it might work ! 😘
I'm so glad you liked the video! Since you have already made amigurumi toys, you will do great with crocheted dolls! So glad you liked the tip about stuffing the neck with rolled up felt! Happy Stitching! ❤️❤️❤️
To make an amigurumi doll stand up..another popular CZcams crocheter makes the dolls shoes then cuts out cardboard (thick enough so doll can stand) in the shape of the amigurumi dolls shoes and then glues the cardboard cutouts inside before stuffing them..it works well and the dolls do stand up quite nicely. I suppose you can do this for the feet too by following the same method .
@@EliseRoseCrochet here’s the link but you can also find part 1 on how to make the shoes with the cardboard inserts czcams.com/video/WKF5-BnG4UM/video.html. I love your crochet channel as well..new follower here 😀
I am a newbie to crocheting and amigurumi. Stumbled on your very informative channel and can't stop watching all the tips to making an amigurumi toy. One request for your consideration. Could you do a video just on stuffing, say the head, body, arms, nose to the legs. It's a little hard for me, a beginner to visualize what is stuffing a bit at a time, how to stuff the head round without wrinkles, etc. Also when you say to leave a long yarn for stitching, do you have a guideline on how long is long. Many thanks. By the way, I'm subscribed to your channel to learn more.
Thank you so much for the suggestion!!! I love when people share what they would like to see more of! And leaving a long tail depends on how much sewing you need to do, if it's a small section you just need it long enough to sew that part. If it's a bigger section you obviously need more. A lot is learned by trial and error! That's how I learned!! 🧶🧶🧶
Elise, I really enjoy your videos and learn from them. Lula is a cutie and her little toy bear is precious. Q. Where did you get the eyes? In your video, I see them in different sizes in a purple box.
I love all your amigurumi dolls and animals. I am wondering if you use the sport yarn, it is a little stiffer and is mostly made with cotton. Also the vintage yarn you use, is their a trick to help not fuzz up your project too much? My last question is.... what do you use to add blush? Thank you for your time. You amazing at crocheting!
Thank you so much! Do you mean a sport weight yarn? If so then yes, I've used that but if you mean a brand then no, I haven't. The Berroco Vintage does not pill at all or become more fuzzy. I like my toys to have a tiny bit of fuzz but that's just my personal preference. For the blush I just use a cheap brush and human blush. But I do know some people use a crayon or even chalk pastels! Thanks so much!!
@@EliseRoseCrochet Yes I mean the sport weight yarn! Thank you for sharing your tips!❤️ I have done better work now that I have seen your videos especially the 101 series! I like how all your amugrumi are so simple but yet soo adorable 😍
Hi Elise, these tips are great! I'm especially interested in how to get my dolls to stand freely. I looked, and the Lula doll pattern is not available off the link you gave. Can you let me know where else I can find it. Thanks so much. You are my favorite 😊
HI ELISE , I LOVE ❤️ YOUR LULA DOLL ….. WHERE CAN I FIND THE PATTERN ??????? I’m EXPECTING A GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER SOON AND WOULD LOVE 💗 TO MAKE IT FOR HER ….. THANK YOU 🙏 😊
I just found your channel and i just love watching all your tips and tricks, they are a great help. I am new to amigurumi but also feel it is to hard on my hands with cotton yarn. Do you also use woolblend for the small amigurumi? If, what hook do you use for them?
I don't use 100% cotton for any amigurumi anymore. Although I love the look, it hurts my old creaky joints too much. I like wool, wool blends and acrylic for amigurumi. Hope that helps! 💕
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you. I have been looking at the yarn from Paintbox but they use needles size 7 can I use smaller needles If I don't want the amigurumi to be to big?
@@omegn2003 absolutely. The hook size on the yarn label is a suggestion, but you can use whatever size hook you want. I typically use the Paintbox Aran with a 3.5 mm hook. Hope that helps! 🧶
Hi Elise Thank you for sharing these tips! They will definitely come in handy if and when I crochet dolls and toys. I’ve only made two so far and my stuffing technique needs work as I didn’t stuff the first toy a hippo in a tutu very well but my niece loved it (4 or 5 years ago) it’s probably hidden in her toy box now. And the valentines bear I made for the birth of my cousins son (4 years ago), I wasn’t impressed with my attaching the parts techniques, but we live and learn but I’m too much of a perfectionist. I’ll see how I go with my current temperature snake 🐍 (PlanetJune) only eyes and tongue to attach 😆 keeping it simple. As I used cotton for my hippo and polyester for the bear, would you say that Stylecraft DK or Aran would be equivalent to your Paintbox? I have various colours leftover from a blanket I’m making as I over bought as too many colours to choose from and I couldn’t decide at the time 😊 If I visited the USA which store would you recommend I visit to purchase some yarn? Thank you again I’m sure I’ll use these tips as I love the idea of put blush to emphasis the cheeks on a doll/toy. I also didn’t like to look of the neck on the valentines bear so I stuck a ribbon bow tie around his neck to cover the imperfections. Take care and stay safe and well 🙏🏼💗🧶🦋😻
I have never tried using the Stylecraft for amigurumi but I can't see why it wouldn't work well!! And if you come to the US you might want to go to a Joanns or Michaels if you're looking for big box stores. But we also have lots of small independent locally yarn shops too!! 🧶🧶🧶
I've been checking out different blush ideas, but I'm curious about how well they stay? Like if I used a regular blush, would it last through washing? I haven't heard of the chalk pastels you mentioned in another comment but you can bet I'll try it now :) Ive heard of using a sharpie, but I haven't figured out how to get a nice blush look with it yet!
I haven't experimented a lot with this idea. I have used regular blush but it doesn't stay on there for long. I never wash my handmade toys but I doubt it could withstand that. I've heard of one designer that actually uses a crayon. If you find something you love let me know! ❤️
As a cloth doll maker, I would put on blush and additional face colors, using makeup and fine sharpies, along with colored pencils. Then with a spray-on matte clear fixative, I would spray only the face (hair and the rest of body covered with protective layer of plastic), especially on the areas where the added colors were placed. The spray allowed the facial features to last longer. (Because I’ve never washed a doll face made this way, I’m not sure whether or not washing the areas would show maintenance of the colors.) Blessings!
I've been looking into this as well and watched a video from Green Dog Crochet where she used acrylic fabric paint (diluted with water). I would think this would hold up better in the wash. czcams.com/video/gvUrR4kYgkk/video.html
There's a couple of different ways you can do it, most of the time I just use a brush and makeup blush (doesn't last very long), you can also rub regular crayons on the area and the last one is to use a brush with pastel chalks. Hope that helps! ❤️
Thank you for he great tips. Do you have a recommendation on which type of felt to use for Amigurumi faces? I ordered an inexpensive felt on amazon to use to aid in making Barrettes, I’m sure not all felt is created equally 🙃
Yeah, I don't know for sure, but I have heard that there's a big difference in felt. I would look for felt shops on Etsy and I bet you'll find a good source! Or maybe even Google something about the difference in felt quality. Hope that helps! ❤️
It depends on the yarn. You can always spot clean a toy. But you need to check with the yarn label to see if the yarn can be washed and how to dry it! Hope that helps! 🧶🧶🧶
I saw that this video is three years old . When I went to see about buying the pattern for Lula and it said it was longer available. Is there any way to get this pattern???
Hello ! I have a question about putting wire skeletons into the dolls. I am kind of new to Amigurumi and I have been reading a pattern lately that talks about this and I’m not sure if it’s necessary. Thank you for your lovely channel by the way :)
I have actually never heard of this before! Maybe it's so that the pieces are bendable? I have never done a pattern like that before, but I have added wire to arms in a few projects. I would definitely follow the pattern and see what happens! Could be amazing and you'll most certainly learn something new! 🍄
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you! I'm definitely going to snag that one because I love quirky! Big wave from your neighbor in Charlotte. I hope we meet up at one of our yarn shops someday. 😊
Just discovered your channel and am loving the videos. I have crocheted for 50 years but have only recently begun ami. I have a question about using blush....I have seen it recommended in other places but always wonder how long it will last. Especially for dolls intended for sale, it seems to me you have to consider they will likely need washing if they are given to children. I would like to sell my creations, but am having trouble wrapping my head around the philosophy of it. Do you just make a doll/toy as you conceive it, or should everything be made so as to be appropriate for children? Or do you assume the purchaser will make that decision? I know this is long, but I have no fellow crocheters to discuss with. Thanks!
I'm so glad you like the videos!! And for blush I add it knowing it won't last super long. But I have seen others use dry pastel paints to blush the cheeks, which I imagine would last much longer. For selling I always recommend my toys not for small children, just because there are a lot of choking hazards on the toys I make. But if I wanted to sell for small children I would keep that in mind and not use safety eyes, buttons or other choking hazards.
Hello! If you scroll down to the middle of the blog post I share all that information. Here's a direct link: lepetitsaintcrochet.com/2020/07/16/amigurumi-doll-tips-tricks/
I should have clarified that in the video! Sorry! It's the fuzziness of the yarn. So a slight halo would mean a little bit of fuzziness. Hope that helps! 🧶
I'm out of town currently, so I don't have my pattern to look at. What specifically do you feel like is wrong and I'll see if I can help you when I get home.
@@EliseRoseCrochet The pattern says to do the 1st foot and finish it off and then do the 2nd foot but do a slip stitch and then chain 18.. I understand that.. The part I am having a problem with is attaching the 1st foot to where it all lines up evenly like it shows in the picture.
Oh I see what you mean. Without being able to look at the pattern, my advice would be to attach the slip stitch where it makes the most sense so the feet are lined up the way you like them. I hope that helps! ❤️
I love your sweet amigurumi shows. I have been busy watching some of your past shows, and wow, what a truly amazing amigurumi maker you are. I hope that you will allow me to show you a doll i made for a sweet little girl who often comes into the grocery store where i work and gives all the cashiers hugs. I live in a small town on the northern shores of Lake Superior called Wawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 thank you again for your amazing videos 📹
My solution for the face since I have no patience for embroidery is needle felting it, the faces I did years ago are still perfectly in place
Oooh! I would love to learn how to do that!! I bet they look amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Good point on the neck tube, so cute.
Thanks so much, Jersey! Works really well!
I love these tips. I watched some use embroidery yarn to attach limbs thru the whole project. I’d like to suggest using fishing line. Since everything is hidden you can use 30 pound test line, black. It will never break, I’m sure. It’s something to think about and you have line forever more. If fish can’t break it neither can a child.( unless they are a Houdini , all bets are off) lol💖
Thanks so much for sharing that tip! 💜
I absolutely love and appreciate the neck tip. I have tried different techniques, but this is the best by far. I also dont feel comfortable putting something hard like a dowel into the neck for support. Cant wait to try this in my next project. Thanks for sharing. Love you!
Oh I'm so glad you like it!! When I first learned of the technique I knew it was genius! You can make it as big or as small as you need! And it gives so much stability!! ❤️❤️❤️
I love this too! Will try it asap
What is the name of the book, Lula and her friends are in. ?
I like your neck idea! I saw another tip that I plan to use. One designer made an extra skinny limb stuffed to place in the neck to stabilize the head! I thought that was a great ides!
Thank you! And yes!! I think I did that technique with the Green Frog crochet doll. It enables you to be able to turn the head around as well. ❤️❤️❤️
You have such wonderful tips . Thank you for sharing tips I am learning from you
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
another good trick for sturdy necks is to use inexpensive nerf darts to stiffen the neck. these are firm yet pliable, and make a great neckbone. you can stuff around them or add more than one if your neck is particularly large. for holes i have been known to go in and reinforce that area by stitching through/under the places where the holes are. if you do it carefully it's just enough to close the holes without being obvious. Love all the tips and tricks, thanks so much.
Ooooh!!! That's such a great tip!!! And I should have saved all those Nerf darts from when my boys were little!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet the dollar stores carry inexpensive versions of the nerf darts.
@@JoyWandrey Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thanks Elise - I am squirrelling away all these tips for when I get started. Once I have completed my Dorothy mouse I will be trying out Amigurumi - your enthusiasm is infectious :) - Lula is perfect!! x
Thank you so very much! I'm excited for you!!!
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I love everyone of your videos. I haven’t been knitting or crocheting much this year but find your videos very inspiring 💜 thank you😘
I'm so very glad! Your kind words really mean a lot to me! 💟
Loved the rolled up the felt tip. Never thought of that. Thank you for your video.
I thought that was a great tip too! Wish I could remember where I learned it from but it helps so much to keep the neck from flopping over!
Thank you so much! I’m new to amigurumi (but not to crochet) and I feel like I’m doing a pretty poor job so far. Lol! But I am determined to get better and keep on working at it! I really appreciate your tips. They help a lot!
I'm so glad they help! Have you seen my first bunny I ever made?? Let's just say, practice really does make a difference!! 😂
I am learning and learning with everyone of your videos. You are a great teacher and inspiration !!
I'm so very glad you like the videos!! 🍄
Have you heard of staggering your incs and decs. They no longer form a line. Kristie Tullus explains this well in her ami tips. I use granitos stitch and yarn for eyes, I use one long strand to do both eyes one needle on either end, pay attention to tension and count the wraps as I sew them in, to get them even. Jean Greenhowe designed great eye techniques for her knitted toys. I sew on bits twice for strength. I start with whip stitch, the mattress stitch for the second round. I leave 4× the length of seam + 11/2 inches for (LST)- leave sewing tail. I have never run short with this formula.
Oh wow!! I've never heard of her before! Will have to check her out! Thank you so much for the helpful tips!!!
Wonderful idea!! Thank you for taking our gift giving to another level. Awesome
I'm so glad you like it!! 💓💓💓
I absolutely love these Videos from you! You are helping me so much! Thank you!😘 Greetings from Germany⚘
Oh I'm so glad!!! Thank you so very much! 😘😘😘
Thank you. Im more confident now. I think the yarn type will make a difference.
I'm so glad you liked the video. Yarn makes a big difference. 🍄🌻💓
Such great advice. I love listening
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us! I love your channel so much. Starting my first magic ring for an Amigurumi ball with the x,v stitch into a ball for my first project. Then a jackalope from the book Crochet Creatures by Megan Lapp. You inspired me on this new journey. I wanted something more then scarves and blankets from my crochet. Now I am thrilled for a new challenge. Well, may God bless you and yours, and Happy New Year.
~*Shana signing out for now
Wonderful! Happy New Year! 🥳
Another thing I never do when I make my dolls either feet up to head or head down to feet and that is I NEVER sew my heads on or my arms.
My neck trick is to see how many stitches the neck opening is and match the same number of stitches in the pattern for the head and continue the pattern at that point. My preference is feet up to head.
I attach the arms as I crochet. I split the arms into two halfs, bottom and top. Start attacking at the bottom half and next round I finish attacking the top half of arms.
It works perfectly and seamlessly with not sewing, or holes. Oh!... doesn't forget that tooth brush handle inside the neck with filling around it for stability and softness in one step.
These tips work great every time.
Oooh! Those are great ones, Cheryl! Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤️❤️❤️
Great tips thank you, Embroidered faces are the hardest I think. I spent all afternoon once doing eyes ( which were only 4 stitches each!! ) right. But it was worth it.
Oh I bet they were gorgeous! It takes so much longer than I think it will to embroider facial details!
Another good tip would to be to use the x single crochet instead of the y single crochet (yarning under instead of over) for a tighter stitch and using the invisible decrease to hide any
"holes".
Thanks for sharing! 🧶🧶🧶
Thanks for this video .
You're so welcome! ❤️
Thanks for your tips! I have made a lot of amigurimis and I love them . I will experiment to make a doll as I have never done one and I will try to make my own pattern. Love Lula style so maybe she will inspire me ! Thanks for the tip of the collar filling that is great even for legs I think it might work ! 😘
I'm so glad you liked the video! Since you have already made amigurumi toys, you will do great with crocheted dolls! So glad you liked the tip about stuffing the neck with rolled up felt! Happy Stitching! ❤️❤️❤️
thank you for these tips!
You're so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your help doll is beautiful 💞 God bless you 💖
Thank you!! The doll is such a fun project!! 😘😘😘
Such great tips!!! Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked the video! 🌻🍄💓
To make an amigurumi doll stand up..another popular CZcams crocheter makes the dolls shoes then cuts out cardboard (thick enough so doll can stand) in the shape of the amigurumi dolls shoes and then glues the cardboard cutouts inside before stuffing them..it works well and the dolls do stand up quite nicely. I suppose you can do this for the feet too by following the same method .
Oooh! That's a great tip! Thank you for sharing!! Do you remember which YT channel it is? 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet here’s the link but you can also find part 1 on how to make the shoes with the cardboard inserts czcams.com/video/WKF5-BnG4UM/video.html. I love your crochet channel as well..new follower here 😀
So nice!
Thank you so much!! ❤️
As ever a wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing. Your toys are beautiful 😍 great tips 👍
Thank you so very much, Dawn! I'm so glad you liked it!!
I am a newbie to crocheting and amigurumi. Stumbled on your very informative channel and can't stop watching all the tips to making an amigurumi toy. One request for your consideration. Could you do a video just on stuffing, say the head, body, arms, nose to the legs. It's a little hard for me, a beginner to visualize what is stuffing a bit at a time, how to stuff the head round without wrinkles, etc. Also when you say to leave a long yarn for stitching, do you have a guideline on how long is long. Many thanks. By the way, I'm subscribed to your channel to learn more.
Thank you so much for the suggestion!!! I love when people share what they would like to see more of! And leaving a long tail depends on how much sewing you need to do, if it's a small section you just need it long enough to sew that part. If it's a bigger section you obviously need more. A lot is learned by trial and error! That's how I learned!! 🧶🧶🧶
Thank you.
You're welcome! 🧶🧶🧶
Absolutely love your videos
Thank you so very much! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for extra-good video content!!!
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Elise, I really enjoy your videos and learn from them. Lula is a cutie and her little toy bear is precious.
Q. Where did you get the eyes? In your video, I see them in different sizes in a purple box.
I just got them on Amazon! They come in a pack with lots of different sizes! 👀👀👀
I love all your amigurumi dolls and animals. I am wondering if you use the sport yarn, it is a little stiffer and is mostly made with cotton. Also the vintage yarn you use, is their a trick to help not fuzz up your project too much? My last question is.... what do you use to add blush? Thank you for your time. You amazing at crocheting!
Thank you so much! Do you mean a sport weight yarn? If so then yes, I've used that but if you mean a brand then no, I haven't. The Berroco Vintage does not pill at all or become more fuzzy. I like my toys to have a tiny bit of fuzz but that's just my personal preference. For the blush I just use a cheap brush and human blush. But I do know some people use a crayon or even chalk pastels! Thanks so much!!
@@EliseRoseCrochet Yes I mean the sport weight yarn! Thank you for sharing your tips!❤️ I have done better work now that I have seen your videos especially the 101 series! I like how all your amugrumi are so simple but yet soo adorable 😍
Thank you so very much! I'm so glad!! 😘😘😘
You should do a yarn shop field trip!
That would be a fun one!! I did share the one I visited in the one from this summer but it wasn't a full tour, just a little peak inside! 🧶🧶🧶
❤️❤️❤️🙏 CANT WAIT TO GET STARTED……
Excited for you!! ❤️❤️❤️
I BOUGHT IT , IT COMES TOMORROW AND I CANT WAIT TO GET STARTED ….. I HAVE LEARNED SOOOOOOO MUCH FROM YOU, THANK YOU ELISE 🙏🤗❤️🌺🌸🦋
Hermosa! Love her cloths! You have also mentioned the Cascade Yarn. Do you use one for crocheting and other for knitting?
Yes, the Cascade is what I use for the @jetkat bunnies. It's a much thinner weight yarn. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for these tips. Have you done one of those little blankets for babies with a toy in the middle?
No! Lovies are so cute!!! 🧶🧶🧶
love your advice!!!❤️😍
I'm so glad it helped!! ❤
So helpful!!
I'm so glad! 💖
Hi Elise, these tips are great! I'm especially interested in how to get my dolls to stand freely. I looked, and the Lula doll pattern is not available off the link you gave. Can you let me know where else I can find it. Thanks so much. You are my favorite 😊
It's in a book now with all the characters: amzn.to/3qtY74M ❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet Happy Sunday, thank you for sharing. ❤️
HI ELISE , I LOVE ❤️ YOUR LULA DOLL ….. WHERE CAN I FIND THE PATTERN ??????? I’m EXPECTING A GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER SOON AND WOULD LOVE 💗 TO MAKE IT FOR HER ….. THANK YOU 🙏 😊
It's now in a whole book: amzn.to/401GO7q And congratulations!! ❤️
I just found your channel and i just love watching all your tips and tricks, they are a great help.
I am new to amigurumi but also feel it is to hard on my hands with cotton yarn. Do you also use woolblend for the small amigurumi? If, what hook do you use for them?
I don't use 100% cotton for any amigurumi anymore. Although I love the look, it hurts my old creaky joints too much. I like wool, wool blends and acrylic for amigurumi. Hope that helps! 💕
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you. I have been looking at the yarn from Paintbox but they use needles size 7 can I use smaller needles If I don't want the amigurumi to be to big?
@@omegn2003 absolutely. The hook size on the yarn label is a suggestion, but you can use whatever size hook you want. I typically use the Paintbox Aran with a 3.5 mm hook. Hope that helps! 🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet Super. Thank you :-)
Elise, what do you use, and how do you add blush to the cheeks of your dolls?
I use a cream based blush with a hard bristle paintbrush. I've also used crayon, chalk pastels and even watercolors! ❤️
Beautiful doll💕
Thank you so very much! ❤️
I am new to amigurumi and just got my first book. And have a question about what I make and how I should name it.
Name it whatever makes you happy! 🧶🧶🧶
Hi Elise
Thank you for sharing these tips!
They will definitely come in handy if and when I crochet dolls and toys. I’ve only made two so far and my stuffing technique needs work as I didn’t stuff the first toy a hippo in a tutu very well but my niece loved it (4 or 5 years ago) it’s probably hidden in her toy box now. And the valentines bear I made for the birth of my cousins son (4 years ago), I wasn’t impressed with my attaching the parts techniques, but we live and learn but I’m too much of a perfectionist. I’ll see how I go with my current temperature snake 🐍 (PlanetJune) only eyes and tongue to attach 😆 keeping it simple.
As I used cotton for my hippo and polyester for the bear, would you say that Stylecraft DK or Aran would be equivalent to your Paintbox? I have various colours leftover from a blanket I’m making as I over bought as too many colours to choose from and I couldn’t decide at the time 😊
If I visited the USA which store would you recommend I visit to purchase some yarn?
Thank you again I’m sure I’ll use these tips as I love the idea of put blush to emphasis the cheeks on a doll/toy. I also didn’t like to look of the neck on the valentines bear so I stuck a ribbon bow tie around his neck to cover the imperfections.
Take care and stay safe and well 🙏🏼💗🧶🦋😻
I have never tried using the Stylecraft for amigurumi but I can't see why it wouldn't work well!! And if you come to the US you might want to go to a Joanns or Michaels if you're looking for big box stores. But we also have lots of small independent locally yarn shops too!! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you Elise, I’ll definitely look up the independent yarn stores in the city I visit. Greatly appreciated 🙏🏽💗
Estaría perfecto si estuviera en español tus indicaciones en tu libro, o en tus videos traducciones, muchas gracias
Lo siento. No sé cómo agregar subtítulos. 💖
I've been checking out different blush ideas, but I'm curious about how well they stay? Like if I used a regular blush, would it last through washing? I haven't heard of the chalk pastels you mentioned in another comment but you can bet I'll try it now :) Ive heard of using a sharpie, but I haven't figured out how to get a nice blush look with it yet!
I haven't experimented a lot with this idea. I have used regular blush but it doesn't stay on there for long. I never wash my handmade toys but I doubt it could withstand that. I've heard of one designer that actually uses a crayon. If you find something you love let me know! ❤️
As a cloth doll maker, I would put on blush and additional face colors, using makeup and fine sharpies, along with colored pencils.
Then with a spray-on matte clear fixative, I would spray only the face (hair and the rest of body covered with protective layer of plastic), especially on the areas where the added colors were placed. The spray allowed the facial features to last longer.
(Because I’ve never washed a doll face made this way, I’m not sure whether or not washing the areas would show maintenance of the colors.)
Blessings!
I've been looking into this as well and watched a video from Green Dog Crochet where she used acrylic fabric paint (diluted with water). I would think this would hold up better in the wash. czcams.com/video/gvUrR4kYgkk/video.html
Elise, do you ever mix Yarns or do you do the entire project with the same Brand?
I don't know if you've covered it, but how do you add the blush? What products and tools?
There's a couple of different ways you can do it, most of the time I just use a brush and makeup blush (doesn't last very long), you can also rub regular crayons on the area and the last one is to use a brush with pastel chalks. Hope that helps! ❤️
I just happen to cross your channel,love your work ,can I know where to find the link for this doll please,tks
Hello! All links are in the description box below. But I'm not sure if this doll pattern is available anymore. 💙
Thank you for he great tips. Do you have a recommendation on which type of felt to use for Amigurumi faces? I ordered an inexpensive felt on amazon to use to aid in making Barrettes, I’m sure not all felt is created equally 🙃
Yeah, I don't know for sure, but I have heard that there's a big difference in felt. I would look for felt shops on Etsy and I bet you'll find a good source! Or maybe even Google something about the difference in felt quality. Hope that helps! ❤️
Can amigurumi toys be washed? If yes, how would you do so? Any precautions to take?
It depends on the yarn. You can always spot clean a toy. But you need to check with the yarn label to see if the yarn can be washed and how to dry it! Hope that helps! 🧶🧶🧶
@@EliseRoseCrochet With all the stuffing inside the toy, I'm wondering if there is a way to dry them well 🤔
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Thank you so much! 💕
I saw that this video is three years old . When I went to see about buying the pattern for Lula and it said it was longer available. Is there any way to get this pattern???
It's now part of a whole collection of patterns of Lula and her family and friends! amzn.to/3rUEUJS ❤️❤️❤️
Hello ! I have a question about putting wire skeletons into the dolls. I am kind of new to Amigurumi and I have been reading a pattern lately that talks about this and I’m not sure if it’s necessary. Thank you for your lovely channel by the way :)
I have actually never heard of this before! Maybe it's so that the pieces are bendable? I have never done a pattern like that before, but I have added wire to arms in a few projects. I would definitely follow the pattern and see what happens! Could be amazing and you'll most certainly learn something new! 🍄
@@EliseRoseCrochet True enough. I love learning new things :) Thanks for the quick reply ☺️
@@wildplumbeauty You're so welcome!
Elise, Do you know if there is a site where you can purchase the Lula doll pattern instead of the whole book?
No, I don't believe the stand alone pattern is available anymore because of the book. ❤️❤️❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet That doesn't surprise me. Ty
Hi Elise! I'm kind of obsessed with Lula but the link doesn't work anymore. Do you still have the pattern and be willing to share it with me?
It's now in the book Lula and Her Amigurumi Friends! It's available on Amazon or other online bookstores! ❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you! I'm definitely going to snag that one because I love quirky! Big wave from your neighbor in Charlotte. I hope we meet up at one of our yarn shops someday. 😊
Hi , i love your vidoes and hope you ceap making more . my son died 3 days ago . he loved horse can you make a cottage horse stuffed animal. plesessss
I'm so very sorry for you loss. Praying for comfort for you. ❤️
I can’t find the pattern for Lula can you please help
It's no longer an individual pattern but a whole collection of characters on a book: amzn.to/3Q7V9gr ❤️
How do I fix a crochet doll wobbly head that I already crochet on?
I would add something like a crocheted scarf so that it looks pretty but provides stability. 🧶🧶🧶
May I add up extra yarn string around her neck to stabilize it, too.
Lula is not available any more. Your doll is one of a kind ..
It's not available as a single pattern but the book of patterns Lula and her Amigurumi Friends is available on Amazon! ❤️
Weldone mam
Thank you! 🧶🧶🧶
Just discovered your channel and am loving the videos. I have crocheted for 50 years but have only recently begun ami. I have a question about using blush....I have seen it recommended in other places but always wonder how long it will last. Especially for dolls intended for sale, it seems to me you have to consider they will likely need washing if they are given to children. I would like to sell my creations, but am having trouble wrapping my head around the philosophy of it. Do you just make a doll/toy as you conceive it, or should everything be made so as to be appropriate for children? Or do you assume the purchaser will make that decision? I know this is long, but I have no fellow crocheters to discuss with. Thanks!
I'm so glad you like the videos!! And for blush I add it knowing it won't last super long. But I have seen others use dry pastel paints to blush the cheeks, which I imagine would last much longer. For selling I always recommend my toys not for small children, just because there are a lot of choking hazards on the toys I make. But if I wanted to sell for small children I would keep that in mind and not use safety eyes, buttons or other choking hazards.
I always use coloured pencil for cheeks
Please tell me that you have a trick to fix a floppy neck AFTER the doll is finished! Please, please, please! 🙏🙏🙏
I would crochet or knit a nice thick scarf and wrap it around the neck as a support!! Hope that helps! ❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet Thank you so much, I'll try that!
Gutted this pattern is no longer available:(
It just isn't available as a pattern anymore. But there is a whole book of the patterns including Lula here: amzn.to/3BuJpNj ❤
What yarn and colour did you use for Lula?
Hello! If you scroll down to the middle of the blog post I share all that information. Here's a direct link: lepetitsaintcrochet.com/2020/07/16/amigurumi-doll-tips-tricks/
I can't use wool I am allergic to it
Thanks for sharing! Good thing there are lots of alternatives! 🧶🧶🧶
Yea lol
Says pattern is not Available
Yes, unfortunately that pattern was made unavailable after I created the video. Hope she will republish it in the future. ❤️
What is a ‘halo’
I should have clarified that in the video! Sorry! It's the fuzziness of the yarn. So a slight halo would mean a little bit of fuzziness. Hope that helps! 🧶
Extra tip on the extras...if they can be done first DO THEM FIRST 😂
Great tip!!! Thanks for sharing! 💖
@@EliseRoseCrochet I always find if I do the "finishing extras' first it's not so much of a slog to complete the project
Is this pattern no longer available
It's now available in the book Lula and Her Amigurumi Friends! You can get it on Amazon or other booksellers! ❤️
Having problems with starting the body from the legs.. it doesn’t look right.
I'm out of town currently, so I don't have my pattern to look at. What specifically do you feel like is wrong and I'll see if I can help you when I get home.
@@EliseRoseCrochet The pattern says to do the 1st foot and finish it off and then do the 2nd foot but do a slip stitch and then chain 18.. I understand that.. The part I am having a problem with is attaching the 1st foot to where it all lines up evenly like it shows in the picture.
Oh I see what you mean. Without being able to look at the pattern, my advice would be to attach the slip stitch where it makes the most sense so the feet are lined up the way you like them. I hope that helps! ❤️
@@EliseRoseCrochet yea I’ll keep trying.. if I can’t get it then I obviously did something wrong in the feet so I’ll restart, ty 😁
That's what I would do too. When in doubt, rip it out!! 😂😂😂
Lula is gone 😢 😩😭
She's now in a whole book of characters from the designer: amzn.to/3IppmT4 💙💙💙
Old crocheter but new to amigurumi here. Sorry to say this but watching this was discouraging. Just turned me off to amigurumi.
I'm so very sorry to hear that. Hope you don't give up! There are a lot of other amigurumi channels you might like better! 🧶🧶🧶